surf101
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by surf101 on Aug 10, 2023 9:10:42 GMT 1, I expected AA to make some more. Different color, maybe different size. But looking at their struggles making them, I'm not so sure any more. Ps. Please make a ceramic version. That's a good point. I certainly couldn't see them being the same price. They still seem like an absolute bargain which is probably where some of the struggles came into play. They clearly promised something in the prototype which (to some people) wasn't delivered. The fabrication could have been passed on to another company.
I expected AA to make some more. Different color, maybe different size. But looking at their struggles making them, I'm not so sure any more. Ps. Please make a ceramic version. That's a good point. I certainly couldn't see them being the same price. They still seem like an absolute bargain which is probably where some of the struggles came into play. They clearly promised something in the prototype which (to some people) wasn't delivered. The fabrication could have been passed on to another company.
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Dinin
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Dinin on Aug 10, 2023 14:15:48 GMT 1, The same "Gallery" has a Martin Whatson 'Scuba' for the same price. And the James Jean X Haroshi piece from Avant for an undisclosed price. Nice to know that these pieces are making their way into the hands of genuine collectors.
The same "Gallery" has a Martin Whatson 'Scuba' for the same price. And the James Jean X Haroshi piece from Avant for an undisclosed price. Nice to know that these pieces are making their way into the hands of genuine collectors.
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Pawel
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Pawel on Aug 10, 2023 14:26:47 GMT 1, The same "Gallery" has a Martin Whatson 'Scuba' for the same price. And the James Jean X Haroshi piece from Avant for an undisclosed price. Nice to know that these pieces are making their way into the hands of genuine collectors. Also they have the artist's hand for 6.5k. I'd say the vase should be a bit more but hey, what do I know.
The same "Gallery" has a Martin Whatson 'Scuba' for the same price. And the James Jean X Haroshi piece from Avant for an undisclosed price. Nice to know that these pieces are making their way into the hands of genuine collectors. Also they have the artist's hand for 6.5k. I'd say the vase should be a bit more but hey, what do I know.
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robo
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by robo on Aug 10, 2023 14:44:37 GMT 1, The same "Gallery" has a Martin Whatson 'Scuba' for the same price. And the James Jean X Haroshi piece from Avant for an undisclosed price. Nice to know that these pieces are making their way into the hands of genuine collectors. Also they have the artist's hand for 6.5k. I'd say the vase should be a bit more but hey, what do I know. I think youโre right but theyโre at the disadvantage of being the first to rush to sell.
The same "Gallery" has a Martin Whatson 'Scuba' for the same price. And the James Jean X Haroshi piece from Avant for an undisclosed price. Nice to know that these pieces are making their way into the hands of genuine collectors. Also they have the artist's hand for 6.5k. I'd say the vase should be a bit more but hey, what do I know. I think youโre right but theyโre at the disadvantage of being the first to rush to sell.
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Londown 01
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Londown 01 on Aug 10, 2023 14:46:08 GMT 1, Not necessarily a disadvantage: you can set the price as you like!
(see discussion above)
Not necessarily a disadvantage: you can set the price as you like!
(see discussion above)
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robo
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by robo on Aug 10, 2023 14:49:02 GMT 1, True but I mean theyโve set a low price because they donโt consider the value proven and want to flip it quick. But I agree with Pawel that these could already sell / soon will sell for higher.
True but I mean theyโve set a low price because they donโt consider the value proven and want to flip it quick. But I agree with Pawel that these could already sell / soon will sell for higher.
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sevrin
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by sevrin on Aug 10, 2023 15:01:00 GMT 1, Absolute bargain for someone right there!
Absolute bargain for someone right there!
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Gunny
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Gunny on Aug 10, 2023 15:03:17 GMT 1, There is going to be more of these.................... and $3750 is not great price either.
There is going to be more of these.................... and $3750 is not great price either.
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nobokov
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by nobokov on Aug 10, 2023 15:17:47 GMT 1, Y'all should just collude and set the prices here. UAA members were the majority of people who bought it anyway.
Y'all should just collude and set the prices here. UAA members were the majority of people who bought it anyway.
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Poster Bob
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Poster Bob on Aug 10, 2023 15:28:35 GMT 1, Y'all should just collude and set the prices here. UAA members were the majority of people who bought it anyway. Let's start the traditional way: I've been informed of a five-figure sale at a Mayfair gallery. Don't ask for a source or an iota of proof.
Y'all should just collude and set the prices here. UAA members were the majority of people who bought it anyway. Let's start the traditional way: I've been informed of a five-figure sale at a Mayfair gallery. Don't ask for a source or an iota of proof.
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by concrete jungle on Aug 10, 2023 15:57:43 GMT 1, Be interesting to see what these end up selling for in the longer runโฆ..
Be interesting to see what these end up selling for in the longer runโฆ..
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Pawel
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Pawel on Aug 10, 2023 16:00:00 GMT 1, Be interesting to see what these end up selling for in the longer runโฆ.. I believe they decided to honor the 2 year no resale clause and remove it.
Be interesting to see what these end up selling for in the longer runโฆ.. I believe they decided to honor the 2 year no resale clause and remove it.
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by topper on Aug 10, 2023 16:06:06 GMT 1, Or they sold it...
Or they sold it...
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Blimey they're coming thick and fast. You bloody ruthless bunch!! :-)
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Pawel
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Pawel on Aug 10, 2023 16:41:17 GMT 1, One of the galleries what only have email address and phone number. Surprised its not @gmail.com
One of the galleries what only have email address and phone number. Surprised its not @gmail.com
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George Poppit
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by George Poppit on Aug 10, 2023 17:00:12 GMT 1, One of the galleries what only have email address and phone number. Surprised its not @gmail.com I donโt think you can call yourself a gallery if half your stock is coalition plates and David Hockney ashtrays. Probably another member from here whoโs having a go at being an art dealer.
One of the galleries what only have email address and phone number. Surprised its not @gmail.com I donโt think you can call yourself a gallery if half your stock is coalition plates and David Hockney ashtrays. Probably another member from here whoโs having a go at being an art dealer.
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by blurp on Aug 10, 2023 18:33:18 GMT 1, And the price going down too... bet they'll struggle to sell at 3k in this economy especially from a bedroom dealer.
Blimey they're coming thick and fast. You bloody ruthless bunch!! :-)
And the price going down too... bet they'll struggle to sell at 3k in this economy especially from a bedroom dealer. Blimey they're coming thick and fast. You bloody ruthless bunch!! :-)
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Masong
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Masong on Aug 10, 2023 18:39:55 GMT 1, And the price going down too... bet they'll struggle to sell at 3k in this economy especially from a bedroom dealer. Blimey they're coming thick and fast. You bloody ruthless bunch!! :-) Iโm sure if it doesnโt sell pretty quickly they will be contacted by members on here advising them to list it as sold for now and relist it later down the line(once the possible resale value hype has kicked in)โฆ.Got to keep the hype train rollingโฆ.Toot Toot!!
And the price going down too... bet they'll struggle to sell at 3k in this economy especially from a bedroom dealer. Blimey they're coming thick and fast. You bloody ruthless bunch!! :-) Iโm sure if it doesnโt sell pretty quickly they will be contacted by members on here advising them to list it as sold for now and relist it later down the line(once the possible resale value hype has kicked in)โฆ.Got to keep the hype train rollingโฆ.Toot Toot!!
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by its all about me on Aug 10, 2023 19:35:45 GMT 1, And the price going down too... bet they'll struggle to sell at 3k in this economy especially from a bedroom dealer. Even at 3K, that's still around 4.5 times retail. I wouldn't pay that sort of mark up simply on principle.
And the price going down too... bet they'll struggle to sell at 3k in this economy especially from a bedroom dealer. Even at 3K, that's still around 4.5 times retail. I wouldn't pay that sort of mark up simply on principle.
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Pawel
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Pawel on Aug 10, 2023 19:44:48 GMT 1, And the price going down too... bet they'll struggle to sell at 3k in this economy especially from a bedroom dealer. Even at 3K, that's still around 4.5 times retail. I wouldn't pay that sort of mark up simply on principle. I'm pretty sure they weren't ยฃ670 on release.
And the price going down too... bet they'll struggle to sell at 3k in this economy especially from a bedroom dealer. Even at 3K, that's still around 4.5 times retail. I wouldn't pay that sort of mark up simply on principle. I'm pretty sure they weren't ยฃ670 on release.
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Pawel
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Pawel on Aug 10, 2023 19:57:35 GMT 1, You can say I'm hyping these up but if the artist's hand which is edition of 1000, very small, not too display friendly can be circa ยฃ4k, I can't see how these edition of 300 not at least ยฃ5k.
You can say I'm hyping these up but if the artist's hand which is edition of 1000, very small, not too display friendly can be circa ยฃ4k, I can't see how these edition of 300 not at least ยฃ5k.
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Masong
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Masong on Aug 10, 2023 20:15:23 GMT 1, You can say I'm hyping these up but if the artist's hand which is edition of 1000, very small, not too display friendly can be circa ยฃ4k, I can't see how these edition of 300 not at least ยฃ5k. Toot Toot!!!
You can say I'm hyping these up but if the artist's hand which is edition of 1000, very small, not too display friendly can be circa ยฃ4k, I can't see how these edition of 300 not at least ยฃ5k. Toot Toot!!!
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by brule on Aug 10, 2023 20:18:19 GMT 1, To toot a little more, I think the better comparison is with the glass middle fingers, which go for way more than ยฃ4k.
To toot a little more, I think the better comparison is with the glass middle fingers, which go for way more than ยฃ4k.
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by ericc on Aug 10, 2023 20:22:46 GMT 1, Not to mention there are another 12 color ways of the hand in murano glass, each color an edition of 100, selling for 8-10k regularly.
Not to mention there are another 12 color ways of the hand in murano glass, each color an edition of 100, selling for 8-10k regularly.
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by Acme Thunderer on Aug 10, 2023 20:28:26 GMT 1, Sweet dreams vase owners.. ๐ด
Sweet dreams vase owners.. ๐ด
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sevrin
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by sevrin on Aug 10, 2023 20:36:25 GMT 1, And the price going down too... bet they'll struggle to sell at 3k in this economy especially from a bedroom dealer. Blimey they're coming thick and fast. You bloody ruthless bunch!! :-) At these prices, I might buy another one or two, when they hit the major auction houses they will be over 10K for sure
And the price going down too... bet they'll struggle to sell at 3k in this economy especially from a bedroom dealer. Blimey they're coming thick and fast. You bloody ruthless bunch!! :-) At these prices, I might buy another one or two, when they hit the major auction houses they will be over 10K for sure
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Ai Weiwei Avant Art Releases 2023, by brule on Aug 10, 2023 20:43:44 GMT 1, Willing to trade vase for chandelier
Willing to trade vase for chandelier
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